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Fire - Fire Lieutenant (Career)Fire Lieutenant (Career) Page 1 Council Approved 2011 Revised 03/20/2018 Revised 10/13/2021 City of Waukee JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Fire Lieutenant (Career) Reports to: Deputy Chief Dept/Div: Fire Direct Reports: Firefighters Pay Grade: F8 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt JOB PURPOSE: A Waukee Fire Lieutenant supervises a team of firefighters while leading and participating in all phases of firefighting and emergency medical operations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.) 1. Leads and directs the firefighters through selection, orientation, training, performance management and discipline according to standard operating procedures, City policy and departmental rules and regulations. 2. Provides first-line supervision of an assigned shift. Performs suppression and patient care related activities in compliance with department Standard Operating Guidelines and directives 3. Provides and ensures crew provides appropriate advanced life support to patients on the scene as well as during transport in addition to completing required documentation; all to department expectations. 4. Creates and conducts drills in all phases of firefighting and emergency medical services. 5. Disseminates administrative and policy directions to staff and ensures their compliance with City policy and departmental rules and regulations. 6. Observes and participates in project work and makes decisions as to quality of work and whether it meets departmental standards. 7. Assumes "Command" (Incident Management System) of the emergency scene until formally relieved through transfer of command. Supervises firefighters, firefighting teams, medics, and rescue teams during emergency operations. 8. Reviews and recommends procedural changes, needed equipment, and maintenance. 9. Supervises the safe response of emergency apparatus. Encourages and promotes compliance with safety rules and the use of safety equipment. 10. Supervises and performs life-safety inspections, community relations activities, and other fire related activities. 11. Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned. SUCCESS FACTORS: 1. Take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making. 2. Influence the actions and opinions of others in desired direction exhibiting judgment in leading others to worthwhile objectives. 3. Interact effectively, professionally, safely and tactfully with the general public, all participating agencies, dispatch, and law enforcement. 4. Create and participate in a team environment. 5. Display honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and respectfulness at all times. 6. Interpret verbal and nonverbal behavior, to develop accurate understanding of other’s needs, values, and opinions. 7. Actively support all efforts to increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among departments, full-time and part-time fire fighters and the community. 8. Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments in a timely manner. 9. Attend administrative, department, and team meetings as scheduled. 10. Work as a team leader and/or commander under stress caused by emergencies, danger and criticism. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School graduate. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. 2. A minimum of 3 years’ experience with the Waukee Fire Department required. 3. Must possess a valid Iowa Driver’s License and meet the requirements of the City's motor vehicle policy. Fire Lieutenant (Career) Page 2 Council Approved 2011 Revised 03/20/2018 Revised 10/13/2021 4. Certifications: Firefighter II (IFSAC), Fire Instructor I (IFSAC), Fire Officer I (IFSAC), Hazardous Materials- Operations (IFSAC), Paramedic certification issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health, CPR, ACLS or equivalent), and PALS (or equivalent), FEMA IS-100, IS-200 (or IS-195), and IS-700. a. ICS-300, ICS-400, and ICS-800 required within 12 months. 5. Knowledge of Waukee Fire Department and City of Waukee policies and Standard Operating Guidelines; understanding of local and national fire codes, building construction, and fire behavior; knowledge of appropriate training standards; knowledge of hazardous materials response; knowledge of emergency driving techniques. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Able to pass the Waukee Physical Ability Evaluation at any time during employment. 2. Able to perform all essential functions of the position while wearing required protective equipment. 3. Able to operate and use all fire department equipment and apparatus. 4. Responsive to visual and verbal alarms and other indications of distress. 5. Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees and the community. WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. Position requires outdoor work where heat, cold, precipitation, and the results of weather and nature may be encountered. 2. Will be exposed to darkness and poor lighting, fumes/odors, isolation, moving machinery, noise, visual strain, unprotected heights, wearing a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus, working on uneven ground, mechanical hazards, biological hazards, medical hazards, electrical hazards, traffic hazards, possible explosion, and bodily injury. 3. Will be required to wear a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus. 4. Position includes significant workplace pressure. 5. Standard work hours must be flexible, will include days, evenings, over nights and weekends, may be greater than 40 hours per week, and may be called to report to duty at any time. 6. To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must maintain standard work hours within Waukee Public Safety building. 7. There is no residency requirement for this position. I have read and understand the information contained in the Job Description. I understand that this Job Description is not intended and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Also, while this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer. I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts or hours, outside the normally defined workday or work week. I also understand that this job description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate any employment at any time and for any reason and the Employer has a similar right. Signature Date The City of Waukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages prospective employees and job incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.